IN02: Police Notebook Entry Flashcards
When writing information in your notebook, what is it referred as?
Making a notebook entry
What should you do at the start of every shift?
Make a notebook entry
What must be recorded in the notebook entry at the start of your shift?
Shift details
What should be recorded in your notebook?
As much detail/information as possible about an event
What details/information should the notebook entry contain?
Time & Date Location/s Persons spoken to What was said & circumstances Descriptions
Why are notebook entries considered important?
To record and maintain a record of events against potential allegations or discrepancies
A notebook is used as what?
Dairy
Investigative Tool
Record of Correspondence
Record of Initial Interview
What are the basic details to obtain when speaking to a person?
Full name
DOB
Residential Address & contact details
Occupation & Details
How can a person’s details be confirmed?
Driver License (DLic)
Passport
NIA
OnDuty
What are the 2 formats to record a persons name?
SURNAME/First name/Middle name/s, OR
First name/Middle name/s/SURNAME
What are some other useful information to record?
Gender Ethnicity Physical Appearance & Clothing Prominent features (tattoo, Etc) Mental/Physical condition (disoriented, intoxicated, etc)
What does LEGO stand for? To have no…
Leaves torn out
Erasures
Gaps/Inconsistencies
Overwriting
What are the 4 Notebook rules?
Carry at all times
Methodical, Neat & Consistent
Produce for Inspection
Keep completed notebooks
How long should a completed Notebook be kept?
A minimum of 2 years, or
Indefinitely for ongoing cases
What are the margins used for?
Date & time entries ONLY
